Happy Thanksgiving!

I am thankful for all the people reading Beauty is a Thing of the Past and especially thankful for all the people who have been leaving comments. I read and appreciate each and every one of them, even if I don't respond.

All-Arounder

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Source: Modern Beauty Shop, April 1943

Popular Hair Styles for Men

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Source: Practice and Science of Standard Barbering, ⓒ 1938-1958

Hair Sculpture for Flexibility

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Source: Modern Beauty Shop, April 1943

"One for All" Gold Trophy Coiffure

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Source: Modern Beauty Shop, April 1943

Member of the Beauticult of America

I love this image from Shorpy:
http://www.shorpy.com/node/7158?size=_original

From the description: Washington, D.C., circa 1926. "Marcel Beauty Shop, Connecticut Avenue." Member of the "Beauticult of America."

There are some beautiful Marcel displays in the shop window.

New Variations on an Old Theme

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Source: American Hairdresser, June 1946

Pin Curls and How to Set Them

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Source: A Girl and Her Hair, 1947

To Try Your Skills

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Source: Dell 1000 Hints - Your Hairdo, January 1958

Lovely to Look At

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Source: How to Find Your Man by Joe Bonomo, 1954

I'm excited to have all 12 manuals. New scans coming soon!

Make the Most of Yourself

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Source: Modern Beauty Shop, April 1943